Becerra Surges as California’s Top-Two Fight Tightens
Monday, June 1, 2026 · 9 min
California governor primary polling now shows Xavier Becerra ahead, with Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer battling for the second November slot as the top-two system turns Democratic consolidation, Trump’s endorsement and Steyer’s spending into the final pre-election stakes.
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California governor primary polling now shows Xavier Becerra ahead, with Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer battling for the second November slot as the top-two system turns Democratic consolidation, Trump’s endorsement and Steyer’s spending into the final pre-election stakes.
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